Independent Thinking: Can Donald Trump end the war in Ukraine?

Mark Landler, Francis Dearnley and Orysia Lutsevych join the podcast to discuss whether a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is possible.

Audio Published 31 January 2025 30 minute listen

On this episode

President Trump wants a peace deal in Ukraine and has signalled he is willing to put pressure on Vladimir Putin to achieve it. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also appears more open to a deal – if there is a guarantee for Ukraine’s security. 

Bronwen Maddox is joined by Mark Landler, London Bureau Chief of the New York Times, the Telegraph’s Francis Dearnley who hosts the award-winning podcast ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ and Orysia Lutsevych, the deputy director of our Russia and Eurasia Programme.

About Independent Thinking

Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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